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STANDEFER v. UNITED STATES

No. 79-383.

447 U.S. 10 (1980)

100 S.Ct. 1999

64 L.Ed.2d 689

STANDEFER v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 9, 1980.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Harold Gondelman argued the cause and filed briefs for petitioner.

William Alsup argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General McCree, Assistant Attorney General Heymann, and Deputy Solicitor General Frey.

MR. CHIEF JUSTICE BURGER delivered the opinion of the Court.

We granted certiorari in this case to decide whether a defendant accused of aiding and abetting in the commission of a federal offense may be convicted after the named principal has been acquitted of that offense.

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In June 1977, petitioner Standefer was indicted on four counts of making gifts to a public official, in violation of 18 U. S. C. § 201 (f), and on five counts of aiding...

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